9 Meetup Groups match “Secular Humanism” near Newport News, VA
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Secular Humanists are distinguished by an emphasis on critical thinking and scientific methods of knowing, promotion of separation of church and state, and a commitment to the pursuit of humanist goals outside of religious frameworks. We are a group for non-theists, atheists, agnostics, doubters, free-thinkers, rationalists, skeptics and other like-minded individuals who are interested in exploring what it means to be "Good Without God". The main focus of the group will to be to build a sense of …
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The Richmond Area Freethinkers, the local Richmond area chapter of the Washington Area Secular Humanists, is currently dormant. Please see the main WASH website, www.wash.org for information. With new age beliefs, mysticism and faith being increasingly glorified over reason and tolerance, our aim is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking and to provide a forum and fellowship for freethinkers in the Richmond, Virginia area. Our purpose is to encourage public education in the methods …
This group was started so that members can help each other work through the difficulties and questions of raising a child or children as secular freethinkers in a mainly religious society. You should join if you have questions such as "Is telling my child santa is real the same as telling them jesus is real?" or "What do I do when my child wants to go to church or is curious why all his/her friends are going without him/her?" This group can help you regardless of whether you're an atheist, agnos …
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"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." ~Richard Dawkins This group is for atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, and anyone else that questions the existence of supernatural deities. We will have dinners, movie nights, volunteer events, etc. Anyone is welcome to join the group--believers and non-believers alike. We respect the beliefs and ideas of others and expect the same in return.
RRNA is a social and discussion group serving people who hold naturalistic worldviews. Many secular humanists, atheists, freethinkers, skeptics, and Buddhists are naturalistic. The "brights" movement, from which this group grew, advocated a naturalistic worldview. "Naturalism," as we use it, comes from the field of philosophy. But one needn't be versed in philosophy to know one is a naturalist; many people live with a naturalistic assumption, but would not be familiar with the label. Simply put …
Virginia Freethought Renaissance (VFR) is a democratically organized educational group that seeks to unite VA freethinkers into a single coalition to participate jointly for communicative purposes. Of the 22 secular organizations in the state of VA, 11 have chosen to associate with VFR. We're are in the process of expanding to the DC Metro area. This meetup page was formally known as "Atheist Book Club." The book club type discussion will continue on a bi-monthly basis however we will also be a …
Welcome to The Most Active Atheist meet-up group on the South-side! "Deities Ltd." (AA) Atheist Anonymous Assembly of Hampton Roads. We are just "Beyond Belief" ;^). Where "every day is a good day to be an atheist," and atheists are just good without god. This group consists of Atheists, Agnostics, Ethical Culturalists, Freethinkers, brights, Humanists, Naturalists and Secularists from the Hampton Roads area, offering a place for socializing and information about relevant news and local events …
Southeastern Virginia is an informal social group designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical thinkers, and like-minded individuals. The group provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk and share ideas in a casual relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. We also welcome those who may hold different views to join in the discussion (as long …
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The Tidewater Atheists Group (TAG) was founded in March of 2004 and is dedicated to serving the atheist community of the Tidewater Area of Virginia by creating an environment for fellowship through social and community building activities. Our membership includes atheists, agnostics, Ethical Culturalists, freethinkers, brights, humanists, naturalists, secularists, and our friends and family. For the privacy of our members, postings and meetup locations are not viewable by non-members. Members mu …
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